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SUMMARY:Behind the Lens: Telling Civil Rights Stories Through Film
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live conversation exploring the power of film to amplify the untold and underrepresented stories of the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring Emmy-winning producer Opal H. Bennett\, who leads the March On! Filmmaker Competition\, and special guest and former March On! film competition winner Christine Swanson\, acclaimed director of FANNIE\, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel and Albany Road\, this session will offer a behind-the-scenes look at crafting powerful visual narratives that move hearts and inspire action. \nModerated by Kim Callinan\, Executive Director of March On!\, this conversation will explore what it takes to bring truth to the screen—and why these stories matter now more than ever. \nFeaturing: \n\nOpal H. Bennett\, Program Consultant\nChristine Swanson\, Faith Filmworks\nKim Callinan\, Moderator
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/behind-the-lens-telling-civil-rights-stories-through-film/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Untold Story Of Black Students\, Jewish Allies\, The Civil Rights Era\, And A Carousel.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful DC/MD encore screening of Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round on May 17th at 2:15 PM at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. \nThis compelling documentary unearths a little-known chapter of the early Civil Rights Movement\, where courageous Black students and bold Jewish suburbanites came together to challenge segregation — with a seemingly innocent carousel at the center of the struggle. \nTalkback With:\n\nDion Diamond: Civil Rights activist & film subject\nIlana Trachtman: Filmmaker\nKim Callinan: March On!\n\nDiscover the story. Share the movement. www.aintnoback.com
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-untold-story-of-black-students-jewish-allies-a-civil-rights-era-carousel/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:MARCH ON!: A Power Boost for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Feeling drained by today’s challenges? Take a moment to refuel your spirit and draw inspiration from the courageous changemakers who shaped the Civil Rights Movement. \nMARCH ON! is more than an event—it’s a movement\, a rallying cry\, and a soul-stirring experience designed to recharge your passion for justice\, creativity\, and truth. \nJoin us for a virtual gathering where we’ll revisit electrifying moments from past festivals—where history\, music\, and the arts bring the stories of the Civil Rights Movement to life. At a time when the truth about history is under attack\, we reaffirm the power of storytelling\, the necessity of art\, and the voices of those who refused to be silenced. \nThis is your moment to pause\, breathe\, and gather the energy to keep pushing forward. Because the march isn’t over. It’s just getting started.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/march-on-a-power-boost-for-the-soul/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T213000
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SUMMARY:Long Way Down: From Page to Stage
DESCRIPTION:March On is honored to announce an exclusive virtual salon “Long Way Down: From Page to Stage” featuring March On Founder Robert Raben\, in dialogue with MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and award-winning Author Jason Reynolds. \nReynolds’ groundbreaking story has been reimagined as a critically acclaimed musical by Dahlak Brathwaite and Khiyon Hursey\, bringing its raw emotion\, gripping storytelling\, and rhythmic urgency to the stage. Jason and Robert explore the unquestioned norms of revenge that sustain loss and trauma\, the silent weight of grief and the need for emotional expression\, and the impact of a single decision to either break or perpetuate generational cycles.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/long-way-down-from-page-to-stage/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T150000
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Table
DESCRIPTION:Our closing event connects cookbooks to the nurturing of the civil rights movement\, and the role of our ancestral food legacy in culture\, health\, land\, and freedom. \nA Southern-inspired meal (including some of Dr. King’s favorite dishes\, will be served family style\, featuring some dishes and beverages that have sustained our people across continents and throughout decades. At communal tables\, guests will savor our history on a plate\, and engage in an exchange of stories on how the making and sharing of meals has and continues to unite and strengthen us as a people. \nThe Gathering Table’s multi-course meal is curated by Chef Keith Corbin. This two-time James Beard Award-nominated executive chef\, co-owner of LA restaurant Alta Adams\, is also the bestselling author of California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival\, his memoir about gangs\, drugs\, cooking\, and living life on the line—both in the kitchen and on the streets. \nChef will explain the provenance of the dishes served\, and speak about his mission regarding food\, cooking\, and community. \nThe Event Features \n\nA performance by Women of the Calabash\, a Percussion and Vocal ensemble devoted to music from across the African diaspora.\nA special tribute to the late Octavia Butler’s Afrofuturistic masterpiece\, Parable of the Sower.\n\nGuests will also receive recipe handouts. Signed copies of Chef Corbin’s books will be available for purchase at the event. \nTicket Price: $65.00
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-gathering-table/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Presenting Lovely One: A Memoir with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
DESCRIPTION:This event is a live taping of New York Public Radio’s nationally syndicated podcast\, Notes From America With Kai Wright. \nHost Kai Wright and Justice Jackson talk one-on-one about her new memoir\, Lovely One\, an unflinching account of her life and world\, tracing her family’s ascent from segregation to her confirmation on America’s highest court as the first Black justice within the span of one generation. \nNotes From America With Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history and its grip on our future. New episodes air on Sundays at 6:00 PM EST on wnycstudios.org and via Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, Pocket Casts\, TuneIn\, iHeartRadio\, and Amazon Music. \nSpecial Guest: List Kai Wright + Justice Jackson \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/presenting-lovely-one-a-memoir-with-supreme-court-justice-ketanji-brown-jackson/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison
DESCRIPTION:Toni Morrison scholar\, Dr. Kokahvah Zauditu-Selassie explores a wide range of complex concepts\, including African deities\, ancestral ideas\, spiritual archetypes\, mythic tropes\, and lyrical prose that appear in novels The Bluest Eye\, Sula\, Song of Solomon\, and more. \nProcessional led by King Salim Ajanku\, Master African drummer; Founding Co-director and Lead Facilitating Artist\, Creative Strategies for Change. \nMama Koko is a retired chair of African World Studies and History at Morris Brown University and associate professor at Morgan State University. She is the recipient of fellowships from Fulbright\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, and National Council for Black Studies. Mama Koko is featured in the Netflix film\, In Our Mothers Gardens\, and is an Obatala priest in the Yoruba system and a Mama Nganga in the Kongo spiritual tradition.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/african-traditions-in-the-novels-of-toni-morrison/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
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SUMMARY:Opening the Book on Publishing: The Women Innovating Penguin Random House
DESCRIPTION:Join a roundtable discussion on vital topics in the publishing industry with executives representing various departments of the publishing powerhouse. \nPanelists:\nKim Shariff: EVP\, Strategy for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nSusette Brooks: Dir\, Inclusive Marketing\nLara Phan: VP\, of Account Marketing & Event Strategy \nModerator:\nJamia Wilson: VP & Executive Editor\, Random House
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/opening-the-book-on-publishing-the-women-innovating-penguin-random-house/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
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SUMMARY:Below the Surface: A History In African American Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Listen in on a rare conversation with two masterful printmakers from the DC area as we unpack the rich tradition of printmaking as a medium for artistic expression. \nPanelists – Percy Martin and Ed McCluney: Veteran Visual Artists and Educators \nModerator – Najee Dorsey: Visual Artist and Founder of Black Art In America
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/below-the-surface-a-history-in-african-american-printmaking/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Talking Book - How to Be An Audiobook Narrator
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what it takes to read and record a book out loud? Find out how best to prepare\, what vocal skills are needed\, and how to get hired as a narrator. Then take a turn at the mic to test out your narration abilities! \nPresenters:\nKaren Murray: Veteran voice actor for audiobooks\, radio and television commercials\, documentary films\, and platforms including Hulu\, iHeartRadio\, Lifetime Television\, and Discovery ID.\nJulie Wilson: Lead\, PRH Casting\, and cofounder\, Ahab Talent casting platform
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/talking-book-how-to-be-an-audiobook-narrator/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T140000
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SUMMARY:Get On the Banned Wagon: The Fight for Books
DESCRIPTION:This survey of Penguin Random House’s current legal actions in defense of books\, authors\, the right to read and be read\, and the free flow of ideas and perspectives that is a hallmark of American Democracy is presented by Ojasvinee (OJ) Singh\, Legal Fellow\, PRH.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/get-on-the-banned-wagon-the-fight-for-books/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:And the Word Was Good\, a day of celebrating books presented in partnership with Penguin Random House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the dynamic world of publishing with “Inside Random House: The Book Business\,” From the pivotal roles of agents who scout talent\, editors who refine manuscripts\, and copywriters who craft compelling text\, to meticulous proofreaders and fact checkers ensuring accuracy\, every step is essential in bringing captivating stories to life. Penguin Random House stands as a cornerstone of the publishing industry\, renowned for its rich history and dedication to nurturing literary talent. Join us for an insightful exploration of the inner workings of Random House\, where creativity\, innovation\, and passion converge to shape the future of storytelling. \n1:00 PM Reading with Isisara Bey and Keith Colón\, Jr.\nThe Prophet\, a reading in honor of the 101st anniversary of this classic book of 26 prose poems written by the acclaimed Lebanese-American writer\, Khalil Gibran\, accompanied by violinist Keith Colón\, Jr. \n1:30 PM Get On the Banned Wagon: The Fight for Books\nThis survey of Penguin Random House’s current legal actions in defense of books\, authors\, the right to read and be read\, and the free flow of ideas and perspectives that is a hallmark of American Democracy is presented by Ojasvinee (OJ) Singh\, Legal Fellow\, PRH. \n2:00 PM Talking Book – How to Be An Audiobook Narrator\nDo you know what it takes to read and record a book out loud? Find out how best to prepare\, what vocal skills are needed\, and how to get hired as a narrator. Then take a turn at the mic to test out your narration abilities! \nPresenters:\nKaren Murray: Veteran voice actor for audiobooks\, radio and television commercials\, documentary films\, and platforms including Hulu\, iHeartRadio\, Lifetime Television\, and Discovery ID.\nJulie Wilson: Lead\, PRH Casting\, and cofounder\, Ahab Talent casting platform \n3:00 PM Opening the Book on Publishing: The Women Innovating Penguin Random House\nJoin a roundtable discussion on vital topics in the publishing industry with executives representing various departments of the publishing powerhouse. \nPanelists:\nKim Shariff: EVP\, Strategy for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nSusette Brooks: Dir\, Inclusive Marketing\nLara Phan: VP\, of Account Marketing & Event Strategy \nModerator:\nJamia Wilson: VP & Executive Editor\, Random House \n4:00 PM Special Presentation: African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison\nToni Morrison scholar\, Dr. Kokahvah Zauditu-Selassie explores a wide range of complex concepts\, including African deities\, ancestral ideas\, spiritual archetypes\, mythic trope\, and lyrical prose that appear in novels The Bluest Eye\, Sula\, Song of Solomon\, and more. \nProcessional led by King Salim Ajanku\, Master African drummer; Founding Co-director and Lead Facilitating Artist\, Creative Strategies for Change. \nMama Koko is a retired chair of African World Studies and History at Morris Brown University and associate professor at Morgan State University. She is the recipient of fellowships from Fulbright\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, and National Council for Black Studies. Mama Koko is featured in the Netflix film\, In Our Mothers Gardens\, and is an Obatala priest in the Yoruba system and a Mama Nganga in the Kongo spiritual tradition. \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/and-the-word-was-good/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T133000
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SUMMARY:Reading with Isisara Bey and Keith Colón\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Prophet\, a reading in honor of the 101st anniversary of this classic book of 26 prose poems written by the acclaimed Lebanese-American writer\, Khalil Gibran\, accompanied by violinist Keith Colón\, Jr.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/reading-with-isisara-bey-and-keith-colon-jr/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T190000
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SUMMARY:Immersive Salon Open House
DESCRIPTION:MARCH ON Immersive approaches the power of storytelling with technical innovations of the past and future.  Showcasing bold and intimate experiences that reveal the algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) behind our social platforms\, project room scale motion capture portraits\, and virtual reality ( VR) world building with our ancestors. Join us where artists and communities are creating new forms of teaching\, technology and transcendence. \nWhat is Immersive? Immersive can refer to experiences\, media content\, or types of storytelling that make you feel like you are a part of the story. This may be achieved through a number of formats including \n\nVR (virtual reality) where you are fully immersed in a virtual world through a headset;\nAR (augmented reality) digital objects and filters that interact with the physical world through phone and touch pad screens\, think Pokemon Go!;\nLarge-scale projections that display scenes and images on walls or buildings.\n\nExperience three exciting new works in virtual and augmented reality and learn more about these new artistic technologies from their creators. \nCurated by Aja Q. Evans \nFriday\, 10/11\nMARCH ON Immersive Salon\nImmersive Salon | Afternoon Session 11 AM – 3 PM\nImmersive Salon | Evening Session 3 PM – 7 PM\nWorkshop | AI & Algorithms: Demystifying Our Social Media Feeds 5:30 -7 PM \nSaturday\, 10/12\nMARCH ON Immersive Salon\nImmersive Salon | Afternoon Session 11 AM – 3 PM\nImmersive Salon | Evening Session 3 PM – 7 PM\nWorkshop | AI & Algorithms: Demystifying Our Social Media Feeds 3:30-5 PM
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/immersive-salon-open-house/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000
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SUMMARY:Film Competition Finalist screenings
DESCRIPTION:Debuting In 2016\, The Student And Emerging Filmmaker Competitions Allows Filmmakers To Use Cinematic Storytelling To Answer Important Themes Like “what’s Your Civil Right?” And “Speaking Truth To Power.” The Annual Short Film Competition Receives Over 150 Submissions From Across The World. An Esteemed Jury Of Civil Rights\, Industry Leaders\, And Established Filmmakers Select The Winners\, And The Shortlisted Films Are Screened During The Festival. Now In Its Eighth Year\, The Competition Has Continued To Attract Industry Supporters\, Including A Diverse Portfolio Of Funders. Prizes For This Competition Are Funded In Part By The Generosity Of Deborah Zipser And Craig Emanuel. \nStudent Narrative Shorts \n(TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 33 MIN) \nMon Afrique | Director/Producer: Michael Thomas Solomon \nThe Ally | Director/Producer: Jennifer Marie \nAnywhere the Wind Blows | Director: Jay Liu; Producers: Dalton Zongshian Lu\, Allegro Yang \n\nStudent Documentary Shorts \n(TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 48 MIN) \nFor Those That Lived There | Director/Producer: Shawn Antoine II \nFreedom Waders: The Struggle to Integrate Chicago’s Rainbow Beach | Director/Producer: Alex S. Hinton \nHalf-Brother  | Director/Producer: William J Jenkins \nTALKBACK WITH FILMMAKERS AFTER SCREENINGS \nSNACKS DURING THE BREAK \n\nEmerging Narrative Shorts \n(TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 43 MIN) \nFannie | Director/Producer: Christine Swanson \nLyrical  | Director: Carter M. Stewart; Producers: Tristan Daley\, Carter M. Stewart \nA Lien  | Director: Sam Cutler-Kreutz\, David Cutler-Kreutz; Producer: Tara Sheffer \n\nEmerging Documentary Shorts \n(TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 44 MIN) \n“I Identify as Me” | Director/Producer: Tina Colleen\, Monick Monell \nThe Purpose | Director/Producer: Dan Abrusci \n1001cuts  | Director/Producer: Sarah M Temkin \nTicket price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/film-competition-finalist-screenings/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T223000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: It Was All a Dream
DESCRIPTION:Screening of It Was All A Dream \nA Visual Memoir From Director dream hampton’s Personal Archives About The Dawn Of The Golden Era Of Hip Hop. It Takes Viewers Inside the Studio With Intimate Access To Some Of Rap’s Most Celebrated Minds\, Including Hampton’s Neighbor The Notorious Big\, Wu Tang’s Method Man\, Mobb Deep\, Snoop Dogg\, and Many More. With Narration Constructed From Dream’s Previous Work As The Astonishing Footage Unfolds\, She Provides Insight And Personal Context To This Era Of Hip-hop. \nDirector: dream hampton \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/film-screening-it-was-all-a-dream/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T210000
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SUMMARY:The Legends: A Conversation with Walter Mosley\, Faith Childs\, Malaika Adero\, & W. Paul Coates
DESCRIPTION:Listen in on a stimulating dialogue with these pioneers\, creative lights\, and longtime colleagues in the contemporary publishing world\, from writers and agents to editors and publishers. \nPanelists:\nWalter Mosley: prolific author of over 50 crime fiction\, novels\, and non-fiction books including his newest Farewell\, Amethystine\, also Fearless Jones\, Every Man A King\, and The Man In My Basement; and filmed adaptations of his works: Devil in a Blue Dress starring Denzel Washington; Always Outnumbered with Laurence Fishburne\, and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey starring Samuel L. Jackson.\nW. Paul Coates: founder and publisher\, Black Classic Press. Started in 1978\, BCP is one of the oldest independently owned Black publishing companies operating in the U.S.\, highlighting original works by Walter Mosley\, John Henrik Clark\, Josef Ben Yochanon\, and reissuing works by Amiri Baraka\, J.A. Rogers\, W.E.B\, DuBois and many more.\nFaith Childs: founder\, Faith Childs Literary Agency.  Since 1990\, this independent\, full-service agency has represented noted novelists\, memoirists\, biographers\, and journalists\, including several winners of the Pulitzer Prize\, National Book Award\, MacArthur Fellowship\, and more.\nMalaika Adero: founder/owner\, Adero’s Literary Tribe\, book development LLC;  Executive Editor\, AUWA Books at Farrar\, Straus Giroud\, founded by Ahmir Thompson aka Questlove; author of Up South: Stories\, Studies\, and Letters of This Century’s African American Migrations; former senior editor\, Altria Books/Simon Schuster. \nModerator:\nJamal Simmons: podcast creator\, and co-host\, TrailBlaze; CNN Political Commentator \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-legends/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240902T182807Z
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SUMMARY:Memoirs in the Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate exploration of personal narratives from past and contemporary activists who have shaped civil rights history. We’ll hear from three justice activists\, shaped by their personal experiences\, who have turned their insights into books that inspire action and shape policy. \nThe lives and experiences of our notable historians\, writers\, and activists\, past and present\, tell us much about how we can engage in bending the arc of the moral universe toward justice. In this panel\, we hear from three contemporary activists who use the literary form of memoir to encompass larger truths. Discover how the personal lives of these leaders\, real people with triumphs\, flaws\, and trauma\, shaped their commitment to human rights. \nThe evening includes a discussion with poet and activist Staceyann Chin\, and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey\, author of his new book\, Kamala\, The Motherland and Me. Dara Baldwin\, author of To Be A Problem\, will also share her experiences as a disability activist\, offering insights into the disability movement and centering the voices of disabled individuals of color. \nThis event highlights how the personal lives of these leaders have profoundly influenced their commitment to justice. \nPanelist:\nDr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey: Author of Kamala\, The Motherland and Me which chronicles his journey to his paternal homeland with VP Kamala Harris on Her Historic Trip to Ghana\, Tanzania\, and Zambia. Quarter is also a Pepperdine University professor and prominent convener in the fields of dialogue and social change.\nDara Baldwin: 20-year activist and author of To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement\, a searing critique of the disability rights movement from within\, and a call for collective liberation that is pro-black and centers disabled people of color.\nStaceyann Chin: Co-writer and original performer in the Tony award-winning Def Poetry Jam on Broadway\, American book award winner\, author of the poetry book Crossfire and the memoir\, the other side of Paradise\, is also a champion for LGBTQ+ Rights. \nModerator:\nSheldon Scott: Multi-genre Visual Artist and Storyteller \nPlus a Special Spoken Word Performance by Staceyann Chin\nBooks available for sale courtesy of Mahogany Books\nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/memoirs-in-the-movement/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240902T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T182824Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: A Mother Apart
DESCRIPTION:A Mother Apart is an intimate\, intergenerational exploration of mothering\, told through the eyes and words of powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin. Weaving past and present\, verité and animation\, the film follows Chin as she navigates raising an empowered Black daughter while seeking out the truth about her own mother\, who abandoned her as a child. What she uncovers will set her on a courageous\, globe-spanning journey towards becoming the mother she never had. \nFollowing the screening\, join a talkback with the director Laurie Townshend and star\, Staceyann Chin. \nDirector/Producer: Laurie Townshend\nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/film-screening-a-mother-apart/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240902T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T182854Z
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SUMMARY:March On the Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair
DESCRIPTION:This Art Fair and Open House showcases hundreds of works by dozens of artists including a curated selection from legacy and contemporary African American printmakers\, and highlights works by several renowned D.C. artists.  Works in other genres\, such as sculptures and paintings will also be presented\, with plenty of art items for sale. \nBelow the Surface: A History In African American Printmaking\nJoin BAIA in a rare conversation with two masterful printmakers from the DC area\, Percy Martin and Ed McCluney\, as we unpack the rich tradition of printmaking as a medium for artistic expression. \nModerator – Najee Dorsey: Artist\, Founder and CEO of Black Art In America \nSpecial Film Screening: Searching for Augusta Savage  \nFollowed by Talkback with Sandy Rattley\, Executive Producer/Director \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/black-art-in-america-atlanta-fine-art-print/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240902T183307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T183307Z
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SUMMARY:March On Immersive Salon Opening & Screening of Love Machina
DESCRIPTION:Spend the evening immersed in conversations about our current tech landscape and what the future can hold for all of us. The evening features a screening of the film Love Machina\, the stranger-than-fiction love story of Martine and Bina Rothblatt\, futurists who believe through technology we can build a better future for humanity\, and is followed by talkback on creative futures that transcend avatars. \nFilm: Love Machina\nLOVE MACHINA follows the stranger-than-fiction love story of Martine and Bina Rothblatt\, futurists who believe through technology we can build a better future for humanity. In 2007 they commissioned Bina48\, an “AI Mindfile” housed in a robotic bust based on Bina Rothblatt herself\, as part of a multi-pronged attempt to ensure their love lasts forever. The Rothblatts are pioneers in satellite communications\, organ transplantation\, electric aviation and cryogenics. The documentary explores Martine and Bina’s optimistic vision that there’s a point in the future where digital consciousness\, space settlement and these different technologies will converge to radically change life as we know it.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/march-on-immersive-salon-opening-screening-of-love-machina/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240904T233756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T233756Z
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SUMMARY:Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space Screening
DESCRIPTION:An in-depth biography of Zora Neale Hurston\, the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race\, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century. \nFilm: Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/zora-neale-hurston-claiming-a-space/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240904T234249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T234249Z
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SUMMARY:A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde Screening
DESCRIPTION:An epic portrait of the eloquent\, award-winning Black\, lesbian\, poet\, mother\, teacher and activist\, Audre Lorde\, whose writings — spanning five decades — articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century. From Lorde’s childhood roots in NYC’s Harlem to her battle with breast cancer\, this moving film explores a life and a body of work that embodied the connections between the Civil Rights movement\, the Women’s movement\, and the struggle for lesbian and gay rights. \nFilm: A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/a-litany-for-survival-the-life-and-work-of-audre-lorde/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240904T234034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T234034Z
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SUMMARY:WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices Screening
DESCRIPTION:The long and remarkable life of Dr. William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) Du Bois (1868-1963) offers unique insights into an eventful century in African American history. Born three years after the end of the Civil War\, Du Bois witnessed the imposition of Jim Crow\, its defeat by the Civil Rights Movement and the triumph of African independence struggles. Du Bois was the consummate scholar-activist whose path-breaking works remain among the most significant and articulate ever produced on the subject of race. This film biography uses archival footage\, photo animation\, and interviews with four writers (Toni Cade Bambara\, Amiri Baraka\, Wesley Brown and Thulani Davis) to explain the life of one of the major strategists for the empowerment of African-Americans. \nFilm: WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/web-dubois-a-biography-in-four-voices/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240912T234659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T234659Z
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SUMMARY:James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder
DESCRIPTION:Join the March On Festival for an opening tribute celebrating the enduring impact of James Baldwin as a prolific author and activist. With filmmaker Karen Thorsen\, scholar Dr. Frank Leon Roberts\, Influencer Cree Myles\, dancer joseph webb and percussionist Kevin Butler. Jr. Moderator: Anthony Coley. Experience a special screening of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket\, a powerful documentary that explores Baldwin’s life and his unwavering advocacy for justice. \nThe afternoon will feature an evocative dance set to Baldwin’s own words followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion and Q&A with esteemed scholars of Baldwin’s work. \nFilm: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket \nTicket Price: Free RSVP. (Tickets don’t guarantee seats. Must arrive early) \nDoors Open: 1:30 PM \nPanelists: \nKaren Thorsen: Filmmaker\, Executive Director\, The James Baldwin Project\nDr. Frank Leon Roberts: Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies\, Amherst College\nCree Myles: Influencer and curator/host of Penguin Random House’s podcast\, All Ways Black\nModerator – Anthony Coley: Political Analyst and Contributor\, NBC News\, MSNBC and CNBC\nWelcome – Monica Woods: National Archives Chief of Staff \nSpecial Performances: \njoseph webb: Award Winning Dancer\, Choreographer\, Actor\, Educator and Poet\nKeith Butler\, Jr.: Percussionist \n 
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/james-baldwin-the-price-of-the-ticket/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240604T215904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T215904Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Film Competition
DESCRIPTION:Debuting in 2016\, the Student and Emerging Filmmaker Competitions gives filmmakers the opportunity to use cinematic storytelling to answer important themes like “what’s your civil right?” and “speaking truth to power.” The annual short film competition receives over 150 submissions from across the world.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/2024-film-competition/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240604T215019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T215019Z
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SUMMARY:2024 March On Festival
DESCRIPTION:March On’s 2024 Film Festival will spotlight writers who move the movement\, with an emphasis on the writers of nonfiction\, fiction\, African futurism\, spoken word\, journalism\, and cookbooks\, past and present\, whose works propel us into a more just and equitable world.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/2024-march-on-washington-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240409T231634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T231634Z
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Movie Business: Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The March on Washington Film Festival Spring 2024 Workshop Series\, “Mind Your Movie Business: Pro Tips from Hollywood Industry Leaders” features three comprehensive workshops that delve into essential filmmaking aspects: casting\, producing\, and distribution.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/mind-your-movie-business-distribution/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240403T120357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T120357Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Student & Emerging Filmmaker Competitions
DESCRIPTION:Earlybird Submission Deadline
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/d-c-premiere-screening-mowff-studio-inaugural-production/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260525T133547
CREATED:20240409T230737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T230737Z
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Movie Business: Producing
DESCRIPTION:The March On! Festival Spring 2024 Workshop Series\, “Mind Your Movie Business: Pro Tips from Hollywood Industry Leaders” features three comprehensive workshops that delve into essential filmmaking aspects: casting\, producing\, and distribution.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/mind-your-movie-business-producing/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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